Fred Hoyle's universe

Fred Hoyle was a down-to-earth, argumentative Yorkshireman who became the voice of British astronomy. For fifty years, he spoke out for astronomy in the newspapers, on government committees, at scientific meetings, in popular books and on the radio. He devised the steady-state theory of the universe and worked out how the elements are formed in the nuclei of stars. He also founded a prestigious institute, led the project to build a giant telescope and, if it rained on his summer. holiday, he sat in his caravan and wrote science fiction novels for his legions of fans around the world. This book.Ler mais...

Coming to light --
Hut no. 2 --
Into the limelight --
New world --
Under fire --
New genesis --
Eclipsed --
Fighting for space --
Storm clouds --
'Dear Mr. Hogg' --
His institute --
The end of the beginning --
The astronomer Hoyle --
The beginning of the end --
On the loose --
Apocalyptic visions --
Evolution on trial --
A new cosmology.

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Fred Hoyle was a down-to-earth, argumentative Yorkshireman who became the voice of British astronomy. He devised the steady-state theory of the universe and worked out how the elements are formed in the nuclei of stars. This book tells the story of one of the twentieth century's most distinguished and controversial scientists.Ler mais...

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Among all British scientists, Fred Hoyle must be one of the most promising subjects for a biography. This is [because of] the importance and originality of his research; the fact that his science covers themes that attract wide public interest; and his role as one of the outstanding publicists of science.' Professor Sir Martin Rees, FRS (Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge University) [Jane Gregory] has a rare ability to combine a high level of historical scholarship with some very interesting ideas on the public understanding of science, all expressed in a highly readable narrative. Dr Andrew Warwick (History of Science, Imperial College) highly accessible Sunday Times {Culture} very well written. I am embarrassed by not being able to choose between these two excellent books. Luckily, they are so reasonably priced that I can happily recommend that you get both of the. Read one now and save the other for later enjoyment. The Times Higher very well written Times Educational Supplement lucid and enjoyable Daily TelegraphLer mais...